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Annular disk for reduction of anastomotic tension and methods of using the same

  • US 20070203510A1
  • Filed: 02/28/2006
  • Published: 08/30/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for forming an anastomosis between adjacent tissue sections, the apparatus comprising:

  • a) an anastomosis device including an anvil assembly having a shaft which is selectively attachable to a tubular body portion, wherein the tubular body portion includes at least one annular row of staples operatively disposed therein; and

    b) a disk having an outer terminal portion and a substantially centrally located aperture, the disk including an adhesive material at the outer terminal portion, wherein the outer terminal portion of the disk extends radially outward beyond the outer-most row of the at least one annular row of staples to adhesively attach the tissue sections together radially outward of the at least one annular row of staples.

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